Archives for August 2008

OBITUARY: Martha D. Galbreath Martha Dot Galbreath, age 95, died August 27, 2008 at her home in Overton, Nevada with her family at her side. She was born July 17, 1913 in Berrion County, Michigan to Harvey Franklin and Mable W. Heltzel Stine. On August 13, 1928 she married Howard L. Galbreath. He preceded her […]

Published August 27, 2008 Would you like to know which cactus are native to Nevada and learn which ones, even though they are not native, still do well here? How about proper planting and maintenance of cactus and the common pests that attack them? Do you have other cactus questions that you’d like to ask? […]

Merritt-Hardy Nick and Debbie Merritt are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Shay Lynn Merritt to Aaron Joseph Hardy, son of Adam and Janice Hardy. Aaron and Shay were married August 22, 2008 in the Salt Lake Temple. A reception will be held in their honor Saturday, August 30, 2008 at the Logandale […]

Jacob Reese Hoy Jacob Reese Hoy has advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America program. He was able to set and achieve his goals, including earning his Eagle before his 16th birthday. For his project, Jake made some great improvements to the Livestock area at the fairgrounds which will […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: What Great Suggestion? Part of Growing Up SEND A LETTER TO THE EDITOR What Great Suggestion? To the Editor: What ‘Great Suggestion’ are we talking about? In the letter entitled “A Great Suggestion” (Progress; Aug. 20, 2008) regarding the disposition of the Senior Center, I read at least three. Quote #1: […]

by Dr. Larry Moses Published August 27, 2008 No one asked me but… I have been reading about cuts in the state budget and the harm they have done to education. A recent news article incorrectly stated that the legislature made a fifty percent cut in funds available for school instructional supplies, including textbooks, paper […]

What if an illness or an accident leaves you in a coma? Would you want to have your life prolonged by any means necessary, or would you want to have some treatments withheld to allow a natural death? An advance directive allows you to give instructions to your health care providers and your family on […]

Court Report Moapa Valley Justice Court Criminal Calendar was held on Wednesday, August 13. Defendant – Meagan Toulouse – Charges – Possession of Controlled Substance Marijuana and Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia. Defendant pled guilty to both charges and was ordered 90 days in the Clark County Detention Center to be held in abeyance for one […]

Police Report The information published in this report is a matter of public record. Incidents and details are submitted by the Northeast Resident Section of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Names of juveniles will not be used. This report is meant to serve as an informational tool for the residents of both Moapa and […]

Chronic Fatigue , Yeast Infection, & Candida Albicans by Brent Hauver Published August 27, 2008 “Candidiasis” is the medical term used to describe a yeast overgrowth that is usually found in the intestinal area and other tissues of the body. It has become a very serious problem within our society. Other terms for “Candidiasis” are […]